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Why is my cat throwing herself at doors and walls? Is it normal?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Cat | Mixed Breed | Female | spayed | 10 lbs

Hello, my cat continually throws herself at doors and walls. What can I do?

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Answered By Jennifer Summerfield, DVM CPDT-KA

Veterinarian, Certified Dog Trainer

Published on March 31st, 2017

I'm sorry that you're having this problem! Unfortunately, what you are describing is not a normal or common behavior in cats, so we would need quite a bit more information to help determine what might be causing this. Feel free to post another question with more details about exactly what she is doing, what kinds of situations tend to trigger this behavior, etc. and we would be happy to try and help. You can also request a one-on-one consultation with one of us if you prefer to have a more in-depth discussion about your concerns.

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